Incoming Maxwell faculty member Jennifer Karas Montez, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Faculty Affiliate, Aging Studies Institute, Faculty Affiliate, Center for Policy Research, gave a briefing on Capitol Hill regarding the impact of Education on Mortality and Health. The congressional sponsor for the briefing was Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). The briefing was co-sponsored by the Association of Population Centers, the American Sociological Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Psychological Association, The Consortium of Social Science Associations, and the Population Reference Bureau.
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Maxwell Perspective Article on the International Conference
A major, international conference, hosted by Syracuse University’s Aging Studies Institute, explored how aging citizens fit in and contribute – here and around the globe.
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Aging Family/Changing Family International Conference
Aging studies scholars from around the world convened at Syracuse University June 3-6 for the Aging Families/Changing Families International Conference hosted by the Aging Studies Institute and the International Sociological Association (ISA) Research Committees on Aging and Family. More than 120 attendees participated in the three-day event that included daily keynote speakers, 17 sessions and 78 presentations of original research focused on aging in the context of family life.
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Gary Engelhardt quoted in the NY Times
Gary Engelhardt was quoted in the NY Times article, “America’s Seniors Find Middle Class ‘Sweet Spot’.” To view the article, click on the following link.
Eric Kingson awarded the 2015 Donald P. Kent Award
Eric R. Kingson, Ph.D. has been named the recipient of the 2015 Donald P. Kent Award. This award has been given annually since 1973, “to a member of The Gerontological Society of America who best exemplifies the highest standards for professional leadership in gerontology through teaching, service, and interpretation of gerontology to the larger society.”
Kingson joins the likes of Bob Binstock, Rob Hudson, Marjorie Cantor, Andrew Achenbaum and Carroll Estes as other notable individuals who have had the honor of receiving this award.
People with Parkinson’s Find Relief on Dance Floor
Aging Studies Institute was mentioned in a article featured in Syracuse University Magazine.
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http://sumagazine.syr.edu/2015spring/orangematters/movementforhealthyaging.html
Maria Brown Awareness Award Recipient
Maria Brown has been awarded the Awareness Award from the LGBT Resource Center. The Awareness Award acknowledges an individual who demonstrates a commitment to continuous self-awareness and broad societal awareness. This awardee exhibits a level of personal and professional engagement and leadership in working with people with marginalized genders and sexualities.
The award was announced at the 13th Annual Rainbow Banquet, which took place on Thursday April 23rd at the Regency Ballroom of the Syracuse University Sheraton Hotel.
Congratulations to Alejandro Garcia
Professor Alejandro Garcia recently received recognition for his outstanding service as Vice Chair/Secretary of the Council on Social Work Education, the accrediting association for baccalaureate and master’s degree social work programs in the United States.
Dr. Garcia is pictured above with Dr. Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, the Dean of the Yeshiva School of Social Work and a CSWE board member, and Barbara Shank, the chair of the board of directors.